Snowkiting in New England
Times of IndiaDiscover America/THINGS TO DO, NEW ENGLAND/ Updated : Aug 18, 2015, 18:24 IST
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Snowkiting is exactly what it sounds like: You’re pulled across the snow by a kite. However, the kite looks more like a small parachute and functions like a sail. Put on your helmet and strap into a harness that's connected to a k … Read more
Snowkiting is exactly what it sounds like: You’re pulled across the snow by a kite. However, the kite looks more like a small parachute and functions like a sail. Put on your helmet and strap into a harness that's connected to a kite. The wind will propel you across snow and ice — and even into the air. You can go extremely fast. Experienced snowkiters can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. Read less

Snowkiting is exactly what it sounds like: You’re pulled across the snow by a kite. However, the kite looks more like a small parachute and functions like a sail. Put on your helmet and strap into a harness that's connected to a kite. The wind will propel you across snow and ice — and even into the air. You can go extremely fast. Experienced snowkiters can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. New England lakes, which often freeze over during winter, are some of the best places to try the sport. Current hot spots include Lake Winnipesaukee and Chocorua Lake in New Hampshire, Moosehead Lake in Maine and Lake Champlain in Vermont. If you’re new to snowkiting, it’s best to learn from experts. Hardwater Kiting in North Conway, New Hampshire, offers snowkiting lessons, safety guidance and equipment. The members of the staff are certified snowkiting instructors who are familiar with northern New England backcountry.
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